Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for James R Bilhartz Jr El is located in the northern part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School's student population of 541 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings
James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6108 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
36%
13%
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White
5%
24%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School's ranking?
James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School is ranked #6108 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School?
541 students attend James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School?
James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School offer ?
James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School part of?
James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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